This logic supports 2 types of tool changers:

• Tools mounted on the X axis
  • Tools can be fixed or moved into position using a pneumatic cylinder
• Tools mounted on the Z axis
  • Tools are moved into position using a pneumatic cylinder

Setting up the Tool Changer

• Go to the F1-Setup screen
• Open the Tool Changer window
• Press Enter to open the Tool Changer list
• Select Gang Tooling from the list

      Gang Tooling from the list.

Syntax

The following syntax is used for Tool Changer inputs and outputs:

• “Tool Changer - Output 1” means Tool Changer - 1 and it is an output
• “Tool Changer - Input 1” means Tool Changer - 1 and it is an input

Note: Any tool changer input or output can be assigned to any Input or Output on MASSO.
The tool changer number does not refer to a physical input or output port.

Output Signals

• Tool Changer - Output 1 goes HIGH when Tool 1 is selected
• Tool Changer - Output 2 goes HIGH when Tool 2 is selected
• Tool Changer - Output 3 goes HIGH when Tool 3 is selected
• Tool Changer - Output 4 goes HIGH when Tool 4 is selected
• Tool Changer - Output 5 goes HIGH when Tool 5 is selected
• Tool Changer - Output 6 goes HIGH when Tool 6 is selected

These outputs can be used in either tool changer configuration.

• If a tool needs to be moved into position, assign the corresponding Tool Changer output
• The output will automatically go HIGH when that tool is selected
• If a tool does not need to be moved into position, do not assign a Tool Changer output

Note:
There is no limit to the number of tools supported, however only Tools 1 to 6 have associated outputs.

Logic

When Tools 1 to 6 are selected, the corresponding Tool Changer output changes from LOW to HIGH.

Tools Mounted on the X Axis

This setup has tools in a fixed position along the X axis.

One or more tools can also be moved into position using a pneumatic cylinder.

Setup

• Go to the F1-Setup screen
• Open the Tool Changer window
• Press Enter to open the Tool Changer list
• Select Gang Tooling
• Assign Tool Changer Outputs 1–6 as required

Chucker Lathe

Tools Mounted on the Z Axis

This setup is commonly used on a wood lathe but can also be used on a metal lathe.

Setup

• Go to the F1-Setup screen
• Open the Tool Changer window
• Press Enter to open the Tool Changer list
• Select Gang Tooling
• Assign Tool Changer Outputs 1–6 as required

Wood Lathe